Format: MP3 Download (change to the CD of this title)
Type: Discussion
Author: James Wild
© 2012. Size: 32MB. Total time: 70mins

A Fascinating Audio on the World's Most Celebrated Brew

Love your coffee? Well there’s so much more to coffee than just a caffeine fix! And would it surprise you learn that coffee is not the baddie often portrayed but has quite a number of health benefits? Hmm!

Coffee has had a profound effect on the evolution of humanity. From its humble beginnings in the highlands of Ethiopia, this most celebrated beverage has spread across the globe with over a billion cups enjoyed each day.

Stimulate your curiosity with this thorough and concise story of coffee by James Wild - an audio that will inform, amaze and delight!

Tracks 1 to 6: Discussion (70mins)
1: Introduction and the History of Coffee (20:14)
2: Botany, Agriculture and Production (14:30)
3: Roasting, Making a Brew and the Blends (13:52)
4: Caffeine Chemistry and Pharmacology (10:24)
5: Health Benefits and Potential Risks (7:30)
6: Green Coffee and the Future (3:16)

“O coffee! Thou dost dispel all care. Thou are the object of desire to the scholar. This is the beverage of the friends of God.” In praise of Coffee - 1511

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Note from James Wild: The aroma of coffee is one of the great delights of the senses. I put this audio together because of a fascination with the story of coffee - from it's beginings in Africa 1000 years ago to the present day and it's effect on humanity over that time. I also believe that caffeine has been unjustly branded as some sort of evil drug, yet if you do your research you will find that it has a great many health benefits. There is a lot of information here - around a 70 minute chat. I hope you like it.

"This is like everything you always wanted to know about coffee but too afraid to ask. I have always liked coffee but never knew much about it until now. Thanks James." Nigel, email, Australia

"Very informative. I particularly liked all about the history which is fascinating. And a good balance with the health aspects. Nice one." Liam, email, UK

"Another discussion by James that is packed full of information so thanks Quiet Earth for making this available. Cheers." Shelley, email, Australia